Texas Department of State Health Services · 6 hours ago
NGS Development Team Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,168/mo - $7,093/mo
3+ years expTexas Department of State Health Services is committed to hiring skilled individuals for public health. The NGS Development Team Lead will oversee the NGS Development Team, coordinating advanced technical testing and quality assurance activities related to Next Generation Sequencing technologies.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinates and conducts the daily testing activities of the NGS Development team by prioritizing work, developing workflows, and making assignments so that quality results are accurately reported to customers without interruption within established turnaround times. Consults with staff on research and development of FDA/CDC projects and Laboratory developed tests (LDT) and helps verification and method development for new instruments and sequencing technologies. Helps perform troubleshooting of technical and equipment issues and notifies the Branch manager/Group manager of problems, either technical or personnel, that impact the functioning of the laboratory. (40%)
Assists the quality assurance activities of the NGS Development team by developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including the Quality Assurance Plan following manufacturer’s, CDC, or FDA guidelines for all the tests performed in the laboratory. Coordinates and conducts validation/verification studies and SOP development in all areas of testing as required by CAP/CLIA. Performs regular reviews of quality control, quality assurance and proficiency surveys of all team activities including specimen turnaround time, identifying discrepancies, and documenting corrective actions and outcomes. (20%)
Prepares Team purchasing. Reviews and submits purchase documents in a timely manner. Ensures an inventory of Laboratory's unique supplies and reagents are available as needed. (15%)
Conducts and coordinates research, evaluates and develops projects to assure state of the art testing and implements new procedures as appropriate. Collects and interprets data, documents findings, and prepares technical reports and project updates using advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills. Assists in grant writing and submission. (10%)
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Conducts technical presentations, tours, and student training. Provides consultation and services to customers regarding specimen submission requirements, test results and interpretation, and is the point of contact for technical matters related to the work of the team. (5%)
Assists in staffing management by monitoring and providing feedback to supervisor on team members’ technical performance, staffing requirements and recommends appropriate training and education for staff and job description updates for area positions. Coordinates and participates in interview and selection process, recommending the best applicant for positions. Communicates information to staff as necessary and encourages communication throughout the area. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned by the Branch manager/Group manager, including administrative functions as they relate to the Team. Based on your work area, consistently comply with DSHS Laboratory, local, state, and federal guidelines to ensure a safe functioning laboratory. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations (COOP) activation. (5%)
Qualification
Required
Have an earned bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
Minimum of three years of working experience in the field of Molecular Biology or Microbiology
Preferred
Working experience of Next Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics
Experience in using a computer for word processing, spreadsheet and database analysis and results reporting
Experience in evaluating data, interpreting test results, and taking corrective actions if needed
Benefits
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
Company
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.
1001-5000 employees
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